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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145 $66,295
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834 $63,925
Satellite radio 445 445                
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42                  
Cargo net 46 46 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Rear spoiler 353 353                
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183                
Universal garage door opener   87                
Boost gauge   311                
Sun & Sound Group     1,995 1,995            
Plus Leather Group     3,000              
Plus Group     1,500 3,000            
Temporary spare tire         595 595        
Sunroof         1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,995
Satellite radio 334 334                
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28                  
Cargo net 30 30 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Rear spoiler 230 230                
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119                
Universal garage door opener   56                
Boost gauge   203                
Sun & Sound Group     1,776 1,776            
Plus Leather Group     2,670              
Plus Group     1,257 2,670            
Temporary spare tire         530 530        
Sunroof         1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,776
Options (change) 886 1,425 6,525 5,025 1,920 1,920 1,325 1,325 1,325 2,025
Options (change) 622 972 5,730 4,473 1,710 1,710 1,180 1,180 1,180 1,803
Destination 645 645 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700
Total Price $28,226 $29,965 $36,615 $39,115 $38,510 $42,010 $43,415 $48,415 $54,565 $71,115
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,733 $35,386 $37,724 $37,209 $40,324 $41,776 $46,226 $53,109 $68,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,321
Model Year2008200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7276, 6552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$28,226$29,965$36,615$39,115$38,510$42,010$43,415$48,415$54,565$71,115
Adjustments for Features-5650-3,510-5,860-960-3,885-1,335-3,935-6,500-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,661$29,965$33,105$33,255$37,550$38,125$42,080$44,480$48,065$64,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0$150$4,445$5,020$8,975$11,375$14,960$31,760
Total Invoice$26,197$27,733$35,386$37,724$37,209$40,324$41,776$46,226$53,109$68,523
Adjustments for Features-5240-3,392-5,652-928-3,729-1,285-3,757-6,327-6,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,673$27,733$31,994$32,072$36,281$36,595$40,491$42,469$46,782$62,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0$78$4,287$4,601$8,497$10,475$14,788$30,507

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2008200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800         
5-speed manual $0        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700      
RWD  $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 $100 $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350 $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100    $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225        
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150    
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75        
Cargo mat$40       $40$40
Roof rack$300$300        
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175        
Wiper de-icer$25$25        
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250$250$250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350        
Hood scoop $100   $100$100$100$100$100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100        
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325        
HD radio        $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50        
Navigation system        $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200        
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information        $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio        $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 $75 $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25        
Boost gauge $75       $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 $150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 $25 $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25        
Visor mirror, driver$10$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10        
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 $300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100        
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim        $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 $200 $200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 $150 $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 $100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 $100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 $100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 $100 $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0 $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150         
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)         $0
Machined alloy wheels      $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0 $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,860$7,295$10,805$13,155$8,255$11,180$8,630$11,230$13,795$13,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0$3,510$5,860$960$3,885$1,335$3,935$6,500$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5240-3,392-5,652-928-3,729-1,285-3,757-6,327-6,022

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in120.2 in
Length176.6 in198.4 in
Width68.3 in75.0 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90024%
Total Not Requested292576%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested252574%

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